M1.4 Depth: 11.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Stageira, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-24 11:43:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 24, 2026 at 11:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Stageira, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

11.2 km

UTC time

2026-05-24 11:43:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias

City

Stageira

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes

Village

Stageira

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.52124, 23.71948

Temperature

21.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.2 km

11.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 324 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 430 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 465 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Kolumbo

Distance: 470 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 480 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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